Macroecology / biogeography

How is biodiversity distributed across the Earth? What ecological, evolutionary, and historical factors determine these patterns of biodiversity distribution? What changes have human activities brought about in the global distribution of biodiversity? In this course, we will study the role of spatial and temporal variations in the environment on a global scale on the dynamics of biodiversity. In particular, we will examine the influence of long-term climate cycles on the past and present diversity of organisms. We will also address the impact of human activities and global changes on biodiversity on a planetary scale.

" - Understanding the links between biogeography, macroecology, macroevolution, and conservation biology;

- Acquisition of an approach to ecology linking multiple spatial and temporal scales, as well as functional and evolutionary aspects;

- Acquisition of a multidisciplinary approach to the study of biodiversity.

Basic concepts in community ecology and evolutionary biology

Continuous assessment: 100%